Japan, long recognised for pushing the frontiers of technology and innovation, has taken another bold step. The regional political party Saisei no Michi, also known as Path to Rebirth, announced on Tuesday that its next leader will not be a human but an artificial intelligence system, according to a common news source.
The announcement came shortly after the party’s founder, Shinji Ishimaru, resigned. His exit followed a series of election losses, including all 10 candidates losing their seats in the country’s upper house election in July and all 42 candidates failing to secure positions in the Tokyo assembly election in June.
To manage the transition, Kyoto University student Koki Okumura has been chosen by consensus to act as the human link between the AI and the party. Okumura explained that the AI system, named AI Penguin, will take on the role of party leader. “We will train the AI and let it make crucial decisions for the party,” he said.
At 25 years old, Okumura is also conducting research using artificial intelligence to analyse large datasets in the field of education. He described his role as more of an assistant to the AI leader rather than a decision-maker.
Details of when the AI will officially assume leadership or how it will be integrated into the party’s activities have not yet been finalised. Okumura stated that a roadmap would be presented in the future. He clarified that the AI will focus on directing the distribution of resources but will not dictate the individual political actions of party members.
The Path to Rebirth party first gained public attention in 2024 when it achieved second place in the Tokyo gubernatorial election, largely due to a strong online campaign. However, in the current year, the party struggled to maintain momentum despite its unconventional strategies and heavy media coverage.
This move to appoint an AI leader marks a rare and striking development in global politics, reflecting Japan’s continued role as a pioneer in experimenting with technology in governance.
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